Education Industry’s Weekly Round-Up (May 10-13, 2009)

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Here’s this week’s round-up for you on the headlines for UAE and Middle East’s education industry.

Parents Satisfied with Quality of Education in Schools: Survey

“Most parents of students in Dubai schools feel that they are receiving high quality education according to a survey conducted by Dubai’s education governing authority.”

Sources:
http://tinyurl.com/qen278
http://tinyurl.com/rxums5

Abu Dhabi to Rebuild Old Schools

“Old, cramped and dilapidated state schools are to be torn down and 30 new ones will be built in a major upgrade of the system announced yesterday.

Schools lacking gymnasiums, shaded play areas, libraries, canteens or auditoriums will be the first to undergo improvements, the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) said.”

Sources:
http://tinyurl.com/pmk4gp
http://tinyurl.com/pwzcts

Abu Dhabi Invests Dhs20M in Summer School Course

“The Abu Dhabi Education Council has invested Dhs20m in the eighth Sayfuna Mumayaz summer school programme, which is a five-week course designed to enhance the cultural, artistic and physical capabilities of students from grades 2 to 9.

The free programme is expected to attract more than 20,000 students from both public and private schools across the emirate.”

Sources:
http://tinyurl.com/pwv55e
http://tinyurl.com/p9rsup

UAE University becomes First Government School to offer PhD

“UAE University in Al Ain will launch PhD programmes this year, a milestone in the 33-year history of higher education in the country.”

Source:
http://tinyurl.com/pyguh7

New Campus of IMT opens in Academic City

“The new campus of Institute of Management Technology (IMT) at Dubai International Academic City was inaugurated yesterday by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai.

IMT is ranked as one of the top 10 business schools in India and its Dubai branch was set up in 2006 to provide management courses accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.”

Source:
http://tinyurl.com/oastqr

Two Govt Entities to Toughen up Licensing for Education Providers

“Two entities of the Dubai government have pledged to work together to close licensing loopholes aimed at raising the standard of education in Dubai.

The Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) will work hand-in-hand to exchange information and inspect institutions.”

Sources:
http://tinyurl.com/p4g469
http://tinyurl.com/ps5djm

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